Title: How to Use the Texas A&M University Library System as a First-Year Student

Creators: Lisa Brown, LaQuanda Haywood Onyemeh, and Emily Krause

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(LISA VOICEOVER) Texas

A&M University has a
13 substantial library system, unlike
seconds most libraries that first-year
students are used to.

(LISA VOICEOVER) After watching

this tutorial, first year students will be
able to identify all Texas A&M
15 libraries located in College Station.
seconds They will also be able to identify
where to receive help in the library.
Finally, first-year students will be able
to locate Sarah Lemire, First-Year
Experience Librarian.
 (LISA VOICEOVER) However, students
may not be aware of the extensive
services and resources, besides books,
35 that the Texas A&M libraries can provide.
seconds It is important to note that these resources
and services are here for you to use at
little to no cost! Did you know that there
are five libraries here on the Texas A&M
campus? Each of the libraries provide
different services to various student
populations. For the next few moments,
we will review all five libraries and their
unique services and resources. First I will
start off with the libraries that you may not
be too familiar with.

(LISA VOICEOVER) Located on west

campus, the Business Library and
3 Collaboration Commons provides
minutes services to Mays Business School.... Also
located on west campus, across from the
Business Library is the Medical Science
Library.... The Policy Sciences and
Economics Library is located on the first
floor of the Annenberg Presidential
Conference Center...The Cushing
Memorial Library and Archives contains
rare books, manuscripts, and special
collections. The Evans Library and Annex
contains the main collection and course
reserves.

(LISA VOICEOVER) If you need a place

to study, the library has it! Students can
work together in the group study spaces,
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or individually in a private work space.
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The library also holds quiet floors for
silent work. If you need to work on a
computer and do not have one readily
available, the library has open access
computer labs. They also have laptops
and tablets available to rent to students!
 (LISA VOICEOVER) There are two
writing centers available on campus to
help you with your writing needs. The
Business Library and Evans Library
30 writing centers will help you with any
seconds kind of writing or public-speaking
assignments. If you are unable to make
it to campus you have an option to
submit work online or book a web
conference session. Please visit
writingcenter.tamu.edu to learn more.

(LISA VOICEOVER) In addition, to

computers, laptops, and tablets, the
1 libraries offer media equipment rental.
minute Recording equipment such as
cameras, tripods, and microphones
are available for renting out so that
you do not need to purchase your own
equipment. If you are producing a
podcast or video, the library has
studio space that students can use!

(SARAH) Howdy! My name is Sarah

LeMire, and I’m the First Year Programs
Coordinator here at the University
3 Libraries. My job is entirely focused on
minutes helping first-year students use the
and 30 Libraries to be academically successful.
seconds This means I spend my time on two
primary activities: making sure first-year
students know about the library resources
available to them, and teaching them how
to use those resources.
 (LISA VOICEOVER) So far, we’ve
discussed mostly resources that are
available to students when they are
physically on campus, in the library.
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But what happens when you are not
on campus and you have an urgent
question? The great news is that you
can still chat with a librarian! Through
the chatbox, you can gain some
clarity on a research topic, find
available resources, or get help
accessing articles.

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